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So I have a ...

Swapping parts from 2012 into 2002 WRX? Possible?

So I searched and searched and couldn't find anything on this. So I'm starting a thread.
So I have a 2002 WRX.
I have a company that I work with that has a smashed up 2012 WRX with the powertrain in good shape.

Do you guys know if that 4th gen setup is a direct swap into the 2ng gen?
Basically, I have these questions. Will the:
Engine and tranny swap over?
Suspension bits swap over?

Considering it's a completely different chassis I would say, no. Struts/springs won't fit, sway bars won't fit. It's also very likely your wiring harness won't match up to the new motor either. A lot has changed since '02.

The car now is misfiring on cylinder 3 and has 160K on it. I would be getting such a fantastic deal on the new set up I'd be dumb not to find a way to make it work.
I did start researching the Hybrid option. I'm not looking for a racer, just a nice quick daily driver. So maybe I could just swap the blocks, trans and turbo and keep everything else from the 02'?

You could swap the engine/turbo/transmission/wiring/ECU.. you would need to splice the harness and find a way to make it work with the rest of the car, but I'm sure it can be done.. just take a lot of electrical work.

You could swap the engine/turbo/transmission/wiring/ECU.. you would need to splice the harness and find a way to make it work with the rest of the car, but I'm sure it can be done.. just take a lot of electrical work.

Thanks. I'll start researching it, I would think there has to be a company that sells already spiced harnesses.

Thanks. I'll start researching it, I would think there has to be a company that sells already spiced harnesses.

Already spliced? I seriously doubt that. There isn't enough of a market for harness shops to spend money and $$$ researching it. You may find a company to do it for you, but it will be a 100% custom job, and will definitely be $$$.

Already spliced? I seriously doubt that. There isn't enough of a market for harness shops to spend money and $$$ researching it. You may find a company to do it for you, but it will be a 100% custom job, and will definitely be $$$.

I'll have to look into it further. I swear I came across company that does that for $250 (or something like that).

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